UFC bantamweight Milana Dudieva pregnant, out indefinitely

Russian bantamweight Milana Dudieva (11-4) announced on Twitter that she’s pregnant and will take some time off following the birth. Dudieva made her UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 48: Bisping vs. Le in August of 2014, winning a split decision over Elizabeth Phillips (5-3). Her second and only other UFC fight to date was a round one TKO loss to Juliana Pena (6-2) at UFC Fight Night 63: Mendes vs Lamas in April of this year.

Dear friends, I have good news! I am pregnant! Now I have a little rest after the birth baby, I’ll get back to training.

in the UFC I will come back stronger and with a great desire to win✌️ — Milana Dudieva (@DudievaMilana) August 4, 2015

Dudieva provided no further details, such as when she’s due or how much time she intends to take off afterward. Prior to the UFC, Dudieva had nine wins by KO/TKO or submission, and one by decision over UFC veteran Sheila Gaff (8-6). Her last opponent, Pena was just announced for UFC 192, fighting Jessica Eye (11-3).